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I should just save this for next week's kid sewing challenge but I want to stay motivated to get through my huge stack of sewing projects so here's this top today. Thanks Karen for the Liberty print! When are you going to London again?

Pattern is from here and it was tricky! This was definitely a labor of love. Here's the criss cross back.

Liberty cotton lawn and knit jersey for the sashing (that's what you'd call that, right?). I love how it turned out but it was exhausting.

Your outfit is too cute! I have a suggestion for you. I am a grandmother of two girls. Love, love, love sewing for them. I want something cute, but not time consuming. I am recommending a pattern for you. It is called “The Georgia Dress’ by Zozobugbaby. It is easy..actually no pattern pieces just measurements and rotary cutter. And, what makes it great is the skirt is a big twirl and they love the twirl. Good luck

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A captivating gang of 24 huggable, lovable creatures to sew—from classics like Margot, a topsy-turvy doll, and the button-jointed teddy bear Bjorn Bjornson, to irresistible Evelyn, a wool felt inchworm decked out in mod glasses and a kerchief, and Koji, a fiercely cute spiked softie monster. There’s something for everyone here—from kids to grown-ups and from beginning sewers to advanced dollmakers. Published by STC Craft, August, 2010.